novelraw Chapter 772 766: Twelve Realms in a Year, Feast Today_1
Chapter 772 766: Twelve Realms in a Year, Feast Today_1
Jia Ren returned to his cave dwelling in Ming Luo Hall, retrieved the Origin Blood Spirit Ointment, and smeared it all over his body.
His flesh throbbed as if breathing, rapidly absorbing the ointment's medicinal properties and fortifying his blood essence.
After several hours, he slowly opened his eyes, a trace of disappointment in them.
The Third Layer Pass had not consumed the power of his blood essence. The Origin Blood Spirit Ointment's effect on elevating the upper limit of his blood essence was mediocre at best; its only value was providing a slight amount of vital essence.
The result was marginally satisfactory, only slightly better than the Yang Anode Blood Essence Pill.
I hope the Myriad Spirits Blood Origin Pill won't be a letdown.
Jia Ren sat cross-legged, opened a White Porcelain Jade Vial, and poured out a crimson Pill. Inscriptions flashed on the outside of the Pill, detailing its consumption prohibitions: Those who had not Proved the Dao by Strength and broken through the Third Layer Pass were forbidden to take it. Furthermore, one must not consume an excessive amount of the Pill at once.
The Myriad Spirits Blood Origin Pill was perfectly round with a smooth surface. Swallowing one such Pill brought forth a surge of many flavors, including spicy and fishy notes. The Pill's processing was imperfect, and the integration of its medicinal properties was poor.
The medicinal power of the Myriad Spirits Blood Origin Pill sank into his Dantian. There, the Myriad Spirits Blood Origin Essence, centered around the Dantian, transformed into a warm current that flowed into his limbs and bones. In a short time, the Pill generated more than ten times the quantity of vital essence compared to the Yang Anode Blood Essence Pill, and it was of even higher quality.
It was indeed a secret elixir specially designed to open the Flesh and Blood Origin Realm; its effectiveness was truly impressive.
The Ferocious Qi of the Myriad Spirits Blood within the Pill erupted, manifesting as Divine Beasts and ferocious creatures such as the Azure Dragon, White Tiger, and Taotie, which rampaged wildly. The ferocious energy within this Ferocious Qi of the Myriad Spirits Blood converged, its explosive power no less potent than that of a Golden Immortal.
An Immortal's internal organs were extremely fragile. If the Dantian Cave Heaven was damaged, one might, at best, regress in cultivation level or, at worst, die on the spot—the consequences were unimaginable. Only after breaking through the Third Layer Pass, when his powerful physique no longer had any weaknesses, could he withstand the destruction caused to his body by the Ferocious Qi of the Myriad Spirits Blood.
"Ten Thousand Transformations True Spirit Form!"
Jia Ren, feeling the Ferocious Qi of the Myriad Spirits Blood, was not alarmed but pleased. He emanated a strong suction force from his body, absorbing it and making it part of his own strength. The Ten Thousand Transformations True Spirit Form was, after all, a Great Divine Power formed by absorbing the strength of the Spirit Blood of All Beings. Its power ceiling had further increased after reaching the Performance-Magic Level.
To others who had Proved the Dao by Strength, the Ferocious Qi of the Myriad Spirits Blood was merely an impurity with potent side effects, posing endless problems. But for Jia Ren, who cultivated the Ten Thousand Transformations True Spirit Form, it was a genuine tonic.
A splendid treasure!
His life force quickly refilled. It was as if a body drained by a succubus was gradually becoming robust, his vitality returning to its peak. He combined the Flesh and Blood Origin Realm Technique with the Space Law Power to once again open a Flesh and Blood Origin Realm.
「One year later」
Jia Ren slowly opened his eyes, his pupils revealing unchecked joy. He had successfully opened his second Flesh and Blood Origin Realm! Unlike the first time he opened a Flesh and Blood Origin Realm, there was no issue of poor blood vitality or an overdrawn state of his body. The effect was excellent.
Having succeeded once, he had tasted sweet success and saw even more hope. The Myriad Spirits Blood Origin Pill had no side effects on him, so there was no need to limit his consumption to one Pill at a time.
He took out twelve White Porcelain Jade Vials and, in one breath, poured out twelve Myriad Spirits Blood Origin Pills, swallowing all twelve Pills as if they were candy.
The Myriad Spirits Blood Origin Essence and the Ferocious Qi of the Myriad Spirits Blood exploded even more fiercely than before. However, his body, covered with red inscriptions, calmly withstood the ferocious medicinal power. The Ferocious Qi of the Myriad Spirits Blood was absorbed completely first. With this disruptive element gone, the turbulent Myriad Spirits Blood Origin Essence gradually became tame.
"Flesh and Blood Origin Realm Technique of the Twelfth Layer, open!"
His Heart Derivation Technique activated, allowing him to multitask, simultaneously maintaining the opening of twelve Flesh and Blood Origin Realms as the Power of Space Law poured into them. Twelve areas of his body seemed to sprout black holes, continuously devouring vital essence. No sooner had the Myriad Spirits Blood Origin Essence converted into vital essence than the twelve black holes absorbed it all instantly. Without a timely supply, his own vitality would certainly be greatly injured.
The Pills and the Twelfth-Layer Flesh and Blood Origin Realm Technique reached a peculiar equilibrium, stabilizing in this state of development. Twelve Myriad Spirits Blood Origin Pills successfully opened twelve Flesh and Blood Origin Realms.
Thirty-six Myriad Spirits Blood Origin Pills were consumed at an astonishing speed. Upon Neishi, he found a total of thirty-seven Flesh and Blood Origin Realms. It was hard to imagine this had only taken five years. If he continued at this efficiency, it would only increase. Other cultivators who Proved the Dao by Strength, even with the aid of Myriad Spirits Blood Origin Pills, would take around a hundred years. These thirty-seven Flesh and Blood Origin Realms represented 3,700 years of progress. Three years versus 3,700 years—the disparity was too astonishing!
Even Lord Mingluo, in person, could not hope to match such a rate of cultivation.
I need more Myriad Spirits Blood Origin Pills!
Without the Myriad Spirits Blood Origin Pills, resuming the slow expansion of the Flesh and Blood Origin Realms would mean a snail's pace. This was unacceptable to someone who had tasted rapid progress. The True Immortal Path cultivation could no longer be delayed. It was time to acquire the last missing parts of the Golden Immortal Technique and venture into the territories of the Demon World.
Jia Ren sent a message to Yan Yuanwu, informing him that he was making a trip to the Heavenly Marsh Domain.
Yan Yuanwu came upon hearing the news. He assumed Jia Ren's visit to the Heavenly Marsh Domain was to collect Spirit Blood of All Beings and Magical Beast Auras and Immortal Realm Spirits, so he didn't obstruct him and casually tossed over an ox horn. Yan Yuanwu said, "It's been a long while since I last visited the Heavenly Marsh Domain; I wonder what the situation is there. Ming Luo Hall has old ties with the Qishan Demon Lord. If you wish to gather intelligence, you can contact him. Even if the Qishan Demon Lord harbors ulterior motives, you can easily suppress him."
Jia Ren reached out to catch the token, nodded in thanks, and then flew out of the Sect without looking back. Kunpeng Wings manifested, heading southwest. Although his speed didn't compare to that of a Golden-Winged Peng Bird, the advantage was that this form wouldn't associate him with Qianyu Immortal Monarch. His future was promising, and he preferred not to encounter a Half-Step Dao Ancestor who mastered Space Law Power.
「Three days later」
He arrived at the boundary between the Xihua Fairy Domain and the Chaotic Fairy Domain. The peculiar power that alters cognition in the Xihua Fairy Domain was extremely terrifying. Unwilling to take the risk, he dove into the Void at the edge of the Fairy Domain. The Void remained unchanged, as if time had eternally paused.
With the Kunpeng Wings spread wide, he flew past and encountered Loose Immortals attempting to obstruct and plunder. They didn't even qualify to eat his dust. With a flap of his wings, he easily flung them tens of thousands of miles away.
「A month later」
After traversing endless darkness, Jia Ren finally caught sight of the region connected to the Xihua Fairy Domain. The air was rich with Immortal Spiritual Qi, towering trees, and wildly growing weeds and vines; one could faintly sense the Spiritual Nature hidden within. The deeper he went, the more the presence of Magical Beasts became pronounced, occasionally seeing small ones darting through the underbrush.
Compared to the Four Great Fairy Domains and the Two Great Demon Domains, the Heavenly Marsh Domain seemed more like an untainted sanctuary, untouched by the Bizarre Path. Jia Ren wasn't fooled by appearances. The Bizarre Path had prevailed for ages, and few places were free of its power. The Heavenly Marsh Domain seemed peaceful and harmonious, but who knew what dangers lurked within.
His aura surged, and he transformed from human shape into a Golden-Winged Peng Bird.
Yu Qiong Xianzun isn't likely to fly all the way to the Heavenly Marsh Domain, right?
The golden wings beat, speeding in one direction with alarming velocity. The deeper into the Heavenly Marsh Domain he went, the more swamps and marshlands he found, filled with unnamed poisonous vapors. The lurking Magical Beasts, sensing the presence of a top predator like the Golden-Winged Peng Bird, cautiously hid their presence and dared not move an inch.
「Several hours later」
The primeval forest had vanished. Vegetation became sparse, and swampland spread everywhere, with green marsh gas permeating the air. A huge amount of toxic swamp gas came to life, rushing towards him. The golden wings beat, and he suddenly vanished from the spot.
Jia Ren's left eye was as red as blood, his right eye like a black abyss. His gaze pierced through the ubiquitous swamp gas, looking down below. Deep in the mire, a poisonous dragon with dark-green dragon horns peeked out its head. The swamp gas was indeed its handiwork.
The dragon race and the Golden-Winged Peng Bird clan were naturally incompatible. With constant strife between the two great species, an ambush was to be expected.
Lucky me, I encountered a True Spirit.
Only True Spirit Level blood essence could meet his requirements, and this ambushing poisonous dragon would suffice. This poisonous dragon's bloodline was not yet included in the range of the Ten Thousand Transformations True Spirit Form.
Wings flapping, Jia Ren appeared beside the poisonous dragon. His Eagle Claw transformed into a palm, swelling in an instant to a thousand zhang in size. It seized the poisonous dragon as easily as one might lift an eel, gripping it forcefully. The poisonous dragon's head nearly burst from the grip. The immense force prevented it from harboring any thought of resistance.
Before it knew what was happening, the scenery changed, and it found itself in a land of scenic mountains and clear waters.
"Stay here quietly," Jia Ren warned, his voice menacing. "Otherwise, I wouldn't mind cooking you."
As his voice, filled with warning, fell, it seemed a restriction entered the dragon's body, causing its aura to plummet. Looking around, various Magical Beasts and Divine Beasts poked their heads out, curiously eyeing the new resident.
After capturing the poisonous dragon, Jia Ren activated the ox horn to contact Qi Jun. Not being very familiar with the Heavenly Marsh Domain, he didn't wish to accidentally stumble upon a taboo and attract a deadly calamity. A suitable guide could reduce his troubles.
「Millions of miles away」
An old ox with shiny black fur felt something and opened its eyes, as large as bells. It suddenly sprang from the ground, a brass bell on its neck jingling incessantly.
Is this... Lord Mingluo?
Its four legs trembled slightly, as if it were struggling to control a surging urge to urinate.
Wait, I almost forgot. Old Ghost Ming Luo... that old fiend has been missing for many years. This must be a junior from Ming Luo Hall. He worked me like an ox and a horse for so many years! Now that Old Ghost Ming Luo is gone, these Ming Luo Hall whelps have lost their backing and still dare to come for my blood? I must teach them a lesson!
The ox demon shook its head and bellowed loudly, the sound carrying for thousands of miles.
A giant yellow-furred tiger and Chang Mei Lao Yuan, hearing the commotion, flew over. Both great demons radiated an aura comparable to that of a Yao Jun, being rulers of their own domains. One mountain cannot accommodate two tigers. The three great demons living in one region inevitably clashed, endlessly fighting.
"Qi Jun, what has gotten into you, summoning the two of us? What's the matter?" the yellow-furred tiger's eyes shone with a desire for battle. "I was just in the mood for a good fight."
Qi Jun asked, "Do you two remember Old Ghost Ming Luo...?"
Before he could finish, the yellow-furred tiger's expression turned ugly. "Is that old fiend coming to claim our blood again?" it snarled.
Though the complaint was there, it was tinged with a sense of helplessness. The difference in strength was too great. There was no power to resist.
Chang Mei Lao Yuan, its long fur trembling, said in a deep voice, "My information is reliable. That old fiend has been missing for tens of thousands of years."
Qi Jun chuckled. "Hehe, the one who has come is a youngster from Ming Luo Hall. They probably still want our blood."
With Old Ghost Ming Luo, the only figure they truly feared, having vanished, Ming Luo Hall no longer seemed so intimidating. A peculiar look flashed in the eyes of the three demons.
The time for revenge has finally come!
"Hehe, looks like it's time for a feast today!"